Ghana’s Sports Ministry has reportedly demanded a major overhaul of the Black Stars’ technical and management structure following the team’s disastrous start to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
The Ministry met with the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Friday and reportedly presented a seven-point proposal aimed at restructuring the administration of the national teams and giving government a greater role in key football decisions.
At the centre of the demands is the reported dissolution of the existing Black Stars technical team and management committees, coming just days after Ghana parted company with head coach Carlos Queiroz.
The Ministry is also reported to have instructed the GFA to conclude and sign a FIFA-standard cooperation agreement designed to establish a formal framework for joint decision-making between the government and the football association.
Another major proposal is the creation of a National Technical Management Committee to provide broader technical oversight of Ghana’s national teams.
The Ministry reportedly wants the appointment of the next Black Stars head coach to involve government approval, with the new coach expected to be appointed with the Ministry’s consent.
The existing national-team management committees are also reportedly set for restructuring, with the Ministry proposing two broader committees — one responsible for the men’s national teams and another for the women’s national teams.
The reported reforms would also increase government representation in the process of selecting the next Black Stars coach and introduce a new management framework aimed at improving coordination and accountability.
The push for greater Ministry involvement comes after Ghana’s troubled start to the AFCON 2027 qualifiers. The Black Stars lost 2-0 to Côte d’Ivoire before suffering a 4-2 home defeat to The Gambia after surrendering a two-goal advantage.
The defeat was followed by the departure of Queiroz, with the GFA and the Portuguese coach agreeing to terminate his contract by mutual consent.
Queiroz’s exit has intensified scrutiny of the structure surrounding the Black Stars, with reports of disagreements over preparation, logistics, player selection and the composition of his backroom staff also emerging.
There is already evidence that the government will have a greater presence in the search for Queiroz’s successor. Reports indicate that three government representatives are expected to join the committee responsible for identifying Ghana’s next head coach.
The proposed changes, however, touch on the sensitive relationship between government and football administration in Ghana. The GFA’s statutes provide for the independence of the association and require it to manage its affairs without political interference.
Sports Minister Kofi Adams has also acknowledged that the government does not have the authority to dissolve the GFA itself, distinguishing the reported restructuring of national-team management from any attempt to dismantle the football association.
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